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well-founded
Based on a solid foundation of facts, knowledge, or evidence. Well justified and carefully thought through.
Für ihre Doktorarbeit hat sie eine sehr fundierte Recherche betrieben.
For her doctoral thesis, she conducted very well-founded research.
The adjective 'fundiert' (well-founded) is closely related to the noun 'das Fundament' (the foundation). Just as a house needs a strong foundation in order to be stable, an argument needs a well-founded basis of facts in order to be convincing.
Seine Kritik war nicht nur emotional, sondern auch sachlich fundiert.
His criticism was not only emotional, but also factually well-founded.
'Fundiert' (well-founded) is a written-language word and is used mainly in formal, academic, or professional contexts. In everyday conversation, it often sounds very elevated.
Der Experte gab eine fundierte Einschätzung der wirtschaftlichen Lage.
The expert gave a well-founded assessment of the economic situation.
The adjective 'fundiert' (well-founded) usually describes abstract nouns. Common combinations are 'fundiertes Wissen' (well-founded knowledge), 'eine fundierte Analyse' (a well-founded analysis), 'eine fundierte Entscheidung' (a well-founded decision), or 'fundierte Kritik' (well-founded criticism).
Für diesen Job benötigen Sie fundierte Kenntnisse in der Datenanalyse.
For this job, you need well-founded knowledge of data analysis.
scientific
'wissenschaftlich' and 'fundiert' can both express that something is not just an opinion, but is well justified. You use 'wissenschaftlich' when something is produced according to the rules of science or is based on research. 'fundiert' is more general: a statement, decision, or opinion has a solid foundation of knowledge, facts, or experience. It does not necessarily have to come from a scientific study. Learners may confuse the words because both sound serious. 'wissenschaftlich' is more precise when research and method are important. 'fundiert' also fits in everyday life, at work, or for a carefully thought-through decision.
Bei der Bewerbung konnte sie ihre Entscheidung fundiert begründen.
In the application process, she was able to give well-founded reasons for her decision.
Am Montag stellte die Lehrerin eine wissenschaftliche Erklärung für das Experiment vor.
On Monday, the teacher presented a scientific explanation for the experiment.